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Eagles extend franchise icon who fights for players and keeps team united in tough moments
TL;DR
The Eagles have extended the contract of Dom DiSandro, a key figure in the organization known for his strong relationships with players and his role in maintaining team unity during challenging times.
Key points
- Eagles extend Dom DiSandro's contract
- DiSandro is known as 'Big Dom'
- He serves multiple roles in the organization
- DiSandro builds strong connections with players
- He helped maintain team unity during tough moments
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The Eagles have given Dom DiSandro a contract extension, a person with knowledge of the situation told NJ.com. The person requested anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.
DiSandro serves in multiple roles for the organization. His official title is the advisor to the general manager/chief security officer/ head of gameday coaching operations. He is more commonly known as “Big Dom.” Over the last few years, he has become a local and national sports icon.
DiSandro is loved by Eagles players. He builds close connections with them and has become a confidant. He defenders players and helps keep the locker room together during tough moments.
During games, DiSandro calms everybody down. He broke up an argument between Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown and head coach Nick Sirianni in the Eagles’ playoff loss to the 49ers this past January.
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DiSandro became popular on a national level during the 2023 season after he got in a sideline tussle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw.
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Greenlaw was given a 15-yard penalty for slamming wide DeVonta Smith to the ground — leading to an exchange of words from both players. Moments later, “Big Dom” shoved Greenlaw slightly out of the way, which provoked the linebacker into poking him and getting ejected. DiSandro was also thrown out of the game. He was banned from the sidelines for the remainder of the 2023 season.
Q&A
What roles does Dom DiSandro hold with the Eagles?
Dom DiSandro serves as the advisor to the general manager, chief security officer, and head of gameday coaching operations.
Why is Dom DiSandro considered a franchise icon for the Eagles?
DiSandro is regarded as a franchise icon due to his strong connections with players, his role in supporting them, and his ability to maintain team unity during tough moments.
How did Dom DiSandro help during a recent Eagles game?
During a playoff loss to the 49ers, DiSandro intervened to calm tensions between wide receiver A.J. Brown and head coach Nick Sirianni.
